Unlike functionalists, conflict theorists would seek to alter ______ in order to solve social problems related to education.
A. schooling practices within the classroom
B. schooling practices by educators and school administrators
C. educational theory based on meritocratic principles
D. capitalism and other fundamental social structures
Answer: D
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a. analysis of historical stages of societal development b. analysis of natural selection on the human genome c. analysis of future societies d. a and c above e. b and c above
Durkheim believed that social order was rooted in __________
a. the quality and quantity of social ties among individuals and groups b. coercion and force, with the lower classes being compelled to accept the dictates of the upper classes c. the learning of societal expectations of proper conduct through social interaction and empathy d. the equalization of income and wealth
Life expectancy is the maximum biological age limit that anyone can expect to live
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Acceptance of mixed race families is most likely to be found in ________ families
A) white B) black C) Asian D) Latino